Where to donate kids’ clothes and toys in Christchurch

7 charity op shops in Christchurch take kids’ clothes and toys. Drop off during opening hours, and check with the shop before bringing large items.

Red Cross Shop
Red Cross Shop Christchurch (Manchester Street)
334 Manchester Street, Edgeware, Christchurch
Drop off: Every day 9am–5pm
Picks up large items
SPCA Op Shop
SPCA Op Shop Riccarton
52 Acheron Drive, Riccarton, Christchurch
Drop off: Mon to Thu 9am–5pm, Sat to Sun 9am–5pm
Picks up large items
SPCA Op Shop
SPCA Op Shop Hornby
1 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch
Drop off: Mon to Thu 9am–5pm, Sat to Sun 9am–5pm
Picks up large items
SPCA Op Shop
SPCA Op Shop Papanui
Unit 2B/31 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Drop off: Hours aren't listed yet, so ring or check the shop page first.
Picks up large items
Red Cross Shop
Red Cross Shop Papanui
31 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Drop off: Every day 9am–5pm
Picks up large items
SPCA Op Shop
428 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Drop off: Mon to Thu 9am–5pm, Sat to Sun 9am–5pm
Picks up large items
Red Cross Shop
Red Cross Shop Hornby
1 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch
Drop off: Every day 9am–5pm
Picks up large items

Before you drop off

Wash clothes and check they’re in good shape; ripped or stained clothes cost charities money to dump.
Drop off during opening hours. Goods left outside a closed shop often get rained on or taken.
Most shops can’t take mattresses, cot and car seats (safety rules), broken electricals or large old TVs.
Ring ahead for big furniture, or book a pickup where the charity offers one.